Horse Health Matters®
Equine Energy, Thermo Regulation, and Electrolyte Balance
by EquiMed Staff
February 12, 2014 09:56
Read to learn how energy production, heat and thermo regulation, fluid and electrolyte balance are inter-related in horse conditioning and why a proper balance …
Tips for Making Winter Riding Safer
by Miriam Rieck
April 22, 2017 14:41
Riding your horse during the winter gives you both a chance to keep fit and enjoy the beauty of a winter landscape. This article offers tips to help you keep …
Equine Juvenile Arthritis - Causes and Treatments
by Flossie Sellers
May 2, 2017 14:07
Even young horses can suffer from arthritis. How does a young horse get arthritis? Can it be avoided? How is it treated? If your young horse is stiff or lame, …
Horse Conformation as a Whole: Can He Do the Job …
by Heather Smith Thomas
May 3, 2017 10:46
This series of five articles on equine conformation will be of great help when selecting a horse for the job you want done. A horse with well-balanced …
Tip of the Day
Avoid injury when transporting horses by using a protective skull cap and shipping boots.
How Well Do You Know Your Hay …
by Juliet M. Getty, Ph.D.
May 4, 2017 16:32
Hay analysis gives you the starting point from which to evaluate and balance your horse's diet, and if you purchase at least two or more months' worth of hay at …
Preparing Your Mare for Parturition
by EquiMed Staff
May 7, 2017 12:53
Participating in the parturition of your foal can be both exciting and nerve-racking. Being fully prepared both physically and mentally can help both you and …
Basic Techniques of Handling Stallions
by EquiMed Staff
May 7, 2017 13:43
Size and strength of the stallion handler is not important. What is important is a basic understanding of stallion behavior, and an ability to replace natural …
Imprinting and Training Young Foals – Do it Right
by Heather Smith Thomas
October 15, 2018 14:19
The first contacts a newborn foal has with humans is critical in setting the stage for future training …
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Essentials
Meeting the Horse's Basic Dietary Needs
by EquiMed Staff
May 3, 2017 11:17
Horses require basic nutrition elements in proper proportions and amounts. This article discuss the equine's basic dietary needs, giving you the information you …
Horse Parasite Control Guidelines
by EquiMed Staff
November 8, 2018 11:24
Read about the many types of parasites that can affect your horse and learn how using the three "arms" of strategic deworming can be an answer to your parasite …
Horse Vaccination Guidelines
by EquiMed Staff
April 21, 2017 10:34
An effective equine vaccination program always begins with a discussion with your veterinarian and why the risk factors in your particular area of the country …
Do's and Don'ts of Horse First Aid
by EquiMed Staff
April 10, 2017 10:26
Minor injuries and illnesses in horses can turn into costly or catastrophic situations if not recognized and treated promptly. Read to learn the 5 principles of …
Word of the Day
EPM
Equine protozoal myeloencephalitis.
Want a Healthy Horse? Look to the Way Horses Live in the Wild …
by EquiMed Staff
April 25, 2017 13:06
Over the years, researchers have thoroughly investigated the evolution of horses and determined that the way horses live in the wild can serve as a guide for …
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The horse learns not to be particular if the rider is not particular.
Ray Hunt